S.358 - Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 Sponsor: Olympia Snowe / 110th Congress

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110th Congress - A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. hidemore...
Summary
A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. (by CRS)
Status
The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar.

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Genetic Discrimination by Changrui Xiao, Mar 6, 2008 (4:14pm)

Proponents of this bill believe that it would further science and research by getting people who would otherwise fear discrimination to participate in projects that involve genetic screening. Even insurance companies accept the importance of genetic privacy. Opponents say the bill’s definition of “genetic information” is too broad and can lead to abuse as well as frivolous lawsuits.

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